The free consultation can save a defendant time and money down the road. If a defendant has prior convictions, prior cases with a high damage, high BAC, high insurance costs, charges can be more pronounced. If someone is reluctant they should at least get an overview of possible scenarios, among other things that the drunk driving accident lawyer can offer in the consultation. Although thirty minutes seems like nothing compared to the time of court proceedings, it is enough time to fill with enough useful information to help a potential client make a decision.